Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Rockford, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

13-week travel nursing contract at a Level 1 Trauma Center delivering cardiac cath lab and interventional radiology care in Rockford, IL (61114). Join a collaborative healthcare team providing advanced cardiovascular care.

Travel Nursing Job Details — Cath Lab RN | Rockford, Illinois

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Rockford, Illinois (61114) — Illinois nursing jobs, Rockford healthcare
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days with On-Call Rotation (weeknights, weekends, holidays)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center — Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, advanced cardiovascular and catheterization procedures

Required Qualifications — Cath Lab Nurse / Cardiac Cath Lab RN

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Illinois RN licensure (required)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must successfully pass EKG test prior to completion of orientation
• Minimum 3 years RN experience, including at least 1 year of critical care experience
• Cardiovascular intervention experience required (cardiac catheterization, PCI, interventional radiology preferred)

Key Responsibilities — Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology RN

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process and strong critical thinking skills in the cath lab and IR settings
• Perform assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per approved protocols and standards
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans and pre/post procedure care
• Educate patients and families on procedures, expectations, and post-procedure care at an appropriate literacy level
• Participate in departmental performance improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units and departments as needed
• Manage complex clinical situations, prioritize care, and delegate appropriately
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain competency in cardiac cath lab and interventional procedures

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center and gain advanced cath lab/interventional experience
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team with opportunities for professional growth
• Explore Rockford’s riverfront, parks, cultural attractions, and affordable living during your assignment

Apply now to be considered for this Cath Lab RN travel nursing position in Rockford, IL (61114). Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more about this cardiac cath lab nurse opportunity and other travel nursing jobs in Illinois.

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